Joshua Gallagher
Beaver Dam,WI
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in equipment operation and safety compliance. Proven ability to manage operations, conduct inspections, and ensure adherence to safety protocols in high-pressure environments. Results-driven professional with strong risk assessment and inventory management capabilities. Known for maintaining safety standards and optimizing resources to support operational goals. Ready to contribute expertise to achieve organizational success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
elevator operater / maitnece tech
bungee grain
De Forest, Wisconsin
08.2025 - Current
- Operated grain elevator equipment for efficient grain handling.
- Monitored grain flow and adjusted equipment settings.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure safe equipment operation.
- Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Verified that no one remained inside an elevator when sent for repair work.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean work environment.
- Assisted in loading and unloading trucks for grain transportation.
- Documented operational activities in daily logs for record-keeping.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding equipment issues.
owner / operater
the lunar station llc
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
08.2018 - 08.2025
- Managed daily operations and logistics of the lunar station facility.
- Developed and implemented strategies for enhancing customer engagement.
- Oversaw staff training and development to ensure service excellence.
- Coordinated marketing initiatives to promote lunar station services effectively.
- Established partnerships with local businesses to expand community presence.
- Directed financial planning, budgeting, and resource allocation processes.
- Cultivated a positive workplace culture through team-building activities and events.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
Assistant General Manager
Tower Lanes Entertainment Center
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Managed daily operations and ensured smooth functionality across entertainment services.
- Supervised staff, providing guidance and support to enhance team performance.
- Coordinated event planning and execution for various entertainment activities.
- Developed training programs to improve employee skills and service quality.
- Implemented customer service strategies to enhance guest experiences in the center.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring supplies met operational needs efficiently.
- Collaborated with vendors to optimize product offerings and maintain quality standards.
- Analyzed operational processes to identify areas for improvement and efficiency gains.
- Provided training, guidance, and support to staff members on proper procedures and policies.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Ensured that customer service standards were met or exceeded at all times.
- Managed daily operations of the store, including scheduling and supervising staff.
- Managed store cash intake with high accuracy and prepared daily bank deposits.
- Prepared weekly schedules for staff members based on their availability.
- Managed and mentored staff to carry out operational directives with high productivity and accuracy.
- Controlled business inventory to keep numbers beneath targets through expert oversight and usage monitoring.
- Coordinated monthly budgets, managed profit and loss and consistently met desired margin targets.
- Disciplined and maintained staff to deliver hospitable, professional service reflecting business initiatives.
- Helped team develop specialized projects, events and promotions.
- Implemented safety protocols to protect both customers and employees from potential hazards.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiency improvements.
- Identified customer needs and delivered relevant product solutions and promotions.
- Met business targets with streamlined operations strategies.
- Fostered performance-oriented environment focused on promoting team collaboration, personal accountability and long-term business success.
- Developed and implemented effective strategies to maximize sales and profits.
- Applied knowledge of coverage needs and individual employee strengths to produce successful team schedules.
- Analyzed financial data and prepared reports for senior management.
- Collaborated with other departments within the organization to coordinate projects.
- Supervised critical budget implementations, employee reviews, training and scheduling for projects.
- Developed marketing plans to promote products or services offered by the company.
- Supported annual profit goals by streamlining processes and improving staff knowledge of optimal procedures.
- Organized special events such as promotions or fundraisers to drive business growth.
- Oversaw efforts to update computer systems with pricing and specials for optimal recordkeeping.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance with company standards.
- Initiated cost-saving measures to optimize operational expenses and increase profitability.
- Led staff training sessions to improve service quality and operational skills.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to employment practices.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
- Oversaw facility maintenance and repairs to ensure a high standard of presentation.
- Handled customer complaints and inquiries, ensuring high levels of satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers, vendors, and community partners.
warehouse/forklift operater
Ryder Logistics
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Operated forklifts to transport goods within warehouse areas.
- Received and inspected incoming shipments for accuracy and quality.
- Organized products on shelves using efficient storage methods.
- Maintained inventory records using warehouse management software.
- Assisted in loading and unloading trucks during peak hours.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations throughout the warehouse.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment and tools.
- Packaged finished products for shipping by shrink-wrapping, boxing, and labeling.
- Monitored inventory levels for out-of-stock items and placed orders when necessary.
- Transported stock, freight, and materials to production and storage areas using equipment.
- Weighed and counted items for distribution within plant to store and stage materials for projects.
- Reviewed work orders before beginning assigned tasks to prepare materials and equipment.
- Stacked materials from cutting and slicing machine to prepare for further processing.
- Passed materials through machine and used button controls, levers, and pedals to operate equipment for processing.
- Minimized materials waste by monitoring machine performance and changing settings to adjust for consistent results.
- Supported professionals with materials ordering by notifying of low product stock.
- Oversaw the organization of returned items ensuring they were placed back into the correct locations.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from trucks using a variety of equipment such as lift trucks, pallet jacks.
- Received, sorted and stored incoming stock items.
- Utilized RF scanners in order to maintain an accurate record of inventory levels.
- Assisted with unloading containers as needed utilizing safe lifting techniques.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve any issues that may arise during the shipping process.
- Ensured all products were labeled correctly with proper pricing information before being sent out for delivery.
- Organized storage space by moving product around to create more efficient layouts.
- Inspected products for quality control purposes prior to shipment or storage.
- Maintained accurate records of received goods and discrepancies.
- Cleaned warehouse areas to ensure safety standards are met.
- Performed routine maintenance on warehouse equipment including basic repairs and cleaning tasks.
- Assembled customer orders from stock and delivered them to the appropriate area in a timely manner.
- Managed logistics operations related to transportation of goods between warehouses.
Roofing Laborer
HEIMERL ROOFING
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
09.2014 - 11.2015
- Assisted in removing old roofing materials for safe replacement.
- Loaded and unloaded materials on job sites to ensure efficient workflow.
- Installed roofing components under guidance to maintain quality standards.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure proper functionality and safety.
- Followed safety protocols to protect self and team during projects.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline installation processes effectively.
- Conducted site clean-up after projects to uphold a safe working environment.
- Resolved minor issues on-site to support project continuity and efficiency.
- Repaired existing roofs by replacing damaged or worn shingles, shakes or tiles.
- Followed all OSHA safety regulations related to roofing activities.
- Used ladders properly when accessing rooftops for repairs or installations.
- Assisted in preparing and laying down felt paper, shingles, and other roofing material to construct roofs.
- Worked with the supervisor and foreman to ensure that work was performed correctly within time constraints.
- Measured, cut and installed metal edging along eaves of roofs.
- Operated power tools such as drills and saws safely according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues regarding progress of work being done onsite.
- Installed flashing around chimneys, vents, and skylights according to specifications.
- Climbed onto rooftops using appropriate safety equipment like harnesses and ropes.
- Worked regularly at advanced heights and followed all OSHA safety protocols and procedures for fall prevention.
- Completed residential and commercial roofing work on time and within expected project parameters, increasing repeat business opportunities.
- Assisted skilled workers in performing more complex tasks such as installing sheet metal flashings.
Warehouse Associate
bright ideas
Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Received and inspected incoming shipments for accuracy and quality.
- Prepared orders for shipment by picking items from shelves efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the warehouse environment daily.
- Utilized inventory management systems to track stock levels accurately.
- Conducted regular inventory counts to ensure accurate stock levels were maintained.
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Picked and prepared numerous daily shipments in controlled atmosphere warehouse environment.
- Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
- Received deliveries, scanned packages, and updated orders in internal database.
- Unloaded materials from trucks using forklifts and pallet jacks.
- Organized warehouse space by rearranging products on shelves, racks and bins according to size, weight, type and other specifications.
- Operated a variety of material handling equipment including electric pallet jacks, hand-held scanners, shrink wrap machines and conveyor systems.
- Assembled customer orders from stock ensuring that the correct number and types of products were picked accurately.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
- Assisted in loading finished goods onto delivery vehicles as required.
City Maintenance Worker
city of bradenton beach public works department
Bradenton Beach, Florida
09.2012 - 09.2013
- Maintained city parks by landscaping, planting flowers, and trimming trees.
- Operated garbage truck along designated routes ensuring timely waste collection.
- Conducted daily vehicle inspections to maintain safety and compliance standards.
- Communicated effectively with dispatch regarding route changes and service issues.
- Managed waste disposal processes following local environmental regulations.
- Operated recycling equipment to process materials efficiently.
- Sorted recyclable materials according to type and quality standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the recycling facility.
- Monitored inventory levels of recyclable materials regularly.
- Adhered to environmental regulations during all recycling operations.
- Operated maintenance equipment for road repairs and pothole filling.
- Assisted with waste management by collecting trash and recycling materials.
- Conducted routine inspections of city facilities to ensure safety compliance.
- Responded to citizen requests regarding maintenance issues and concerns.
- Implemented preventative maintenance procedures on city vehicles and tools.
- Supported special events by setting up equipment and maintaining cleanliness.
- Utilized specialized tools and machinery required for specific jobs.
- Cleaned gutters to ensure proper drainage of rainwater away from buildings.
- Loaded debris onto trucks for removal from job sites.
- Set up temporary fencing or barricades around work sites for safety purposes.
- Repaired drainage systems to prevent flooding.
- Maintained records of completed maintenance tasks.
- Performed minor repairs on vehicles used by department personnel.
- Responded to emergency calls regarding road hazards or damaged infrastructure.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Diagnosed equipment issues using diagnostic tools and technical manuals.
- Repaired mechanical and electrical systems in various devices and machinery.
Irrigation Technician
us lawns
Sarasota, Florida
09.2010 - 09.2012
- Installed and maintained irrigation systems for residential and commercial properties.
- Diagnosed system malfunctions and performed necessary repairs promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize water usage across various landscapes.
- Conducted regular system inspections to ensure efficient operation and compliance.
- Managed inventory of irrigation supplies and tools for daily operations.
- Assisted clients in selecting appropriate irrigation solutions for their needs.
- Documented service reports detailing maintenance activities and recommendations provided.
- Installed and programmed clocks, timers and rain sensors to maintain proper irrigation levels and reduce water waste. parts.
- Replaced worn out parts such as pipes, fittings, valve seals, solenoids.
- Installed new irrigation systems in residential and commercial properties according to local codes and regulations.
- Inspected sprinkler heads, valves, and pipes for proper functioning and identified any problems or needed repairs.
- Troubleshot electrical components such as wiring issues or faulty timers by using a multimeter or other testing equipment.
- Cleaned debris from clogged emitters or filters to improve water flow efficiency.
- Completed weeding, mowing, and planting for assigned landscape projects.
- Programmed automatic controllers with specific settings for each zone of an irrigation system.
- Adjusted nozzles on sprinklers for optimal coverage area and spray direction.
- Responded promptly to customer service requests regarding troubleshooting or repair needs.
- Provided training sessions to clients on how to operate their own irrigation systems properly.
- Provided in-depth irrigation system demonstrations so that customers were aware of all features.
- Created detailed plans for new installations that included the layout of sprinkler heads and piping systems.
- Supervised and guided repair and installation projects in collaboration with management.
- Checked work of other technicians and tactfully pointed out issues requiring resolution.
- Maintained accurate records of all irrigation system components, including timers, pumps, backflow preventers, pressure regulators.
- Led mowing crew in maintaining residential and commercial landscapes.
- Operated and maintained various lawn care equipment and tools.
- Scheduled and assigned daily tasks to crew members for efficiency.
- Inspected properties for quality control and adherence to standards.
- Communicated with clients regarding service expectations and updates.
- Ensured compliance with local regulations regarding landscaping practices.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow during peak seasons.
- Managed customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Performed minor repairs on equipment when necessary.
- Implemented safety guidelines and procedures on every job site.
- Assigned and supervised tasks to mowing crew members.
- Coordinated with vendors for supplies such as fuel, lubricants.
- Provided guidance and direction to crew members during their shifts.
- Inspected job sites prior to beginning work to identify potential hazards or obstacles.
- Intervened when needed to resolve issues between crew members or customers.
fryer cook
Wings N Things Restaurant
Bradenton, Florida
09.2008 - 09.2010
- Operated fryers to prepare various menu items consistently.
- Monitored cooking temperatures to ensure food safety and quality.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of fryer station throughout shifts.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking supplies for fryer station.
- Followed recipes precisely to ensure consistent flavor and presentation.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on frying equipment for optimal performance.
- Cleaned fryer and surrounding area, including draining oil and wiping down surfaces.
Cook Shift Leader
Fireside Restaurant
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
09.2006 - 09.2008
- Supervised kitchen staff during busy shifts at a popular local restaurant.
- Coordinated food preparation and cooking, ensuring timely service during peak hours.
- Trained new cooks on proper food handling and kitchen procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies, maintaining optimal stock for uninterrupted operations.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in the kitchen.
- Developed daily menus in collaboration with management and culinary team.
- Assisted in resolving customer complaints related to food quality and service.
- Arranged kitchen workspace to enhance workflow and productivity during busy shifts.
- Reviewed food orders to verify accuracy before they were sent out.
- Inspected equipment and ensured it was properly maintained by kitchen staff.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and recipes.
Education
basic / rotc
Bayshore High School
Bradenton, FLSkills
- Grain handling
- Heavy equipment operation
- Maintenance & repair
- Routine inspections
- Safety compliance
- Risk assessment
- Logistics coordination
- Inventory management
- Operational efficiency
- Incident management
- Technical support
- Team leadership
- Maintenance & repair
Certification
- north river fire district training certificate
- i-100 introduction to the incodent command system certificate
- manatee county safety council safty training certificate of completion- maitnence of trafic intermediate level training
- new mexico tech- incident response to terrorist bombings awarenes training corse
- north river fie district- hazardous matierials awarness level training certificate
- manatee county sheriffs office certificate of training -ground zero training
Timeline
elevator operater / maitnece tech
bungee grain
08.2025 - Current
owner / operater
the lunar station llc
08.2018 - 08.2025
Assistant General Manager
Tower Lanes Entertainment Center
09.2016 - 08.2018
warehouse/forklift operater
Ryder Logistics
09.2015 - 09.2016
Roofing Laborer
HEIMERL ROOFING
09.2014 - 11.2015
Warehouse Associate
bright ideas
09.2014 - 09.2015
City Maintenance Worker
city of bradenton beach public works department
09.2012 - 09.2013
Irrigation Technician
us lawns
09.2010 - 09.2012
fryer cook
Wings N Things Restaurant
09.2008 - 09.2010
Cook Shift Leader
Fireside Restaurant
09.2006 - 09.2008
basic / rotc
Bayshore High School